Cherished by generations of “kindred spirits,” L.M. Montgomery’s beloved novel Anne of Green Gables comes to life in this stage adaptation by Peter DeLaurier.

Anne of Green Gables follows the misadventures of Anne (spelled with an “E”) Shirley — a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. ​Anne is mistakenly sent to live with a plainspoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy! She wins over the Cuthberts and all of Prince Edward Island with her irrepressible spirit and imagination — and wins over audiences with this warm, poignant story about love, home and family.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students 18 and under, plus sales tax and fees. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM on Monday, January 22.

Cherished by generations of “kindred spirits,” L.M. Montgomery’s beloved novel Anne of Green Gables comes to life in this stage adaptation by Peter DeLaurier.

Anne of Green Gables follows the misadventures of Anne (spelled with an “E”) Shirley — a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. ​Anne is mistakenly sent to live with a plainspoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy! She wins over the Cuthberts and all of Prince Edward Island with her irrepressible spirit and imagination — and wins over audiences with this warm, poignant story about love, home and family.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students 18 and under, plus sales tax and fees. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM on Monday, January 22.

The Miss Clayton & Miss Capital City Scholarship Pageant presents the Proud To Be Me special needs pageant. Tickets to this event will be available only at the door, beginning at Noon on Saturday, March 3.

Please call the box office for more information about purchasing tickets.

The Miss Clayton/Capital City/Cleveland 2018 Scholarship Pageant is an official, local, double preliminary associated with the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant and Miss America Organization. As such, it is a part of the largest scholarship organization for women in the world. Promoting an emphasis on academics and communication skills, the Miss Clayton/Capital City/Cleveland Scholarship Pageant is considered a launching pad for young women to further their academic and career goals.

Clayton High School presents An All-Star Evening for the 55th annual Miss Clayton High School Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, March 10. This year, five contestants will vie for the title. Tickets are $10, plus sales tax and fees.

The 2018 North Carolina Main Street conference will offer attendees tools to put in their downtown toolkits, such as quality design and historic preservation initiatives, funding options, and economic development strategies that will transform downtown districts. The keynote and breakout sessions will feature 21st-century economic development and downtown trends, entrepreneurship, branding, social media, and much more. Attendees will hear from some of the state’s most inspiring change agents, including committed Main Street Champions and city, town, and county managers, as they convey what it takes to build partnerships for vibrant communities.

The 2018 North Carolina Main Street conference will offer attendees tools to put in their downtown toolkits, such as quality design and historic preservation initiatives, funding options, and economic development strategies that will transform downtown districts. The keynote and breakout sessions will feature 21st-century economic development and downtown trends, entrepreneurship, branding, social media, and much more. Attendees will hear from some of the state’s most inspiring change agents, including committed Main Street Champions and city, town, and county managers, as they convey what it takes to build partnerships for vibrant communities.

The 2018 North Carolina Main Street conference will offer attendees tools to put in their downtown toolkits, such as quality design and historic preservation initiatives, funding options, and economic development strategies that will transform downtown districts. The keynote and breakout sessions will feature 21st-century economic development and downtown trends, entrepreneurship, branding, social media, and much more. Attendees will hear from some of the state’s most inspiring change agents, including committed Main Street Champions and city, town, and county managers, as they convey what it takes to build partnerships for vibrant communities.

If you like cornbread and hush puppies, you are going to love the Malpass Brothers. With sincerity, honesty and an utter ease on stage that belies their years, the Malpass Brothers’ smooth vocal blend and skillful musicianship layer into the deep respect they pay to legends who came before them.

As young boys, Christopher and Taylor soaked up the music of their granddad’s phonograph records. Christopher earned his first talent show trophy at age 7, and Taylor was playing mandolin by the time he was 10. Today, they promote the work and music of classic country artists they treasure while creating new music and making their own mark in the lineage of a rich American cultural heritage.

The East Clayton Elementary School Drama Club presents “Treasure Island” on Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23 at 7 PM.

The ECES Drama Club is comprised of students from 3rd through 5th grades. They have prepared for and then auditioned for a position within this club. Tickets are $6 for teens and adults and $3 for students ages 12 and under.

The East Clayton Elementary School Drama Club presents “Treasure Island” on Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23 at 7 PM.

The ECES Drama Club is comprised of students from 3rd through 5th grades. They have prepared for and then auditioned for a position within this club. Tickets are $6 for teens and adults and $3 for students ages 12 and under.

Voted Best Family Show In Las Vegas

The world famous Popovich Pet Theater, voted best family show in Las Vegas, is a European-style circus extravaganza presented by Gregory Popovich.

Popovich, a fifth generation circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals, has rescued a majority of his performers from shelters all over the country and has transformed them into Las Vegas stars. He is a gold medal winner in Paris, France, and a special award winner in Monte Carlo.

Popovich and his pets were finalists on “America’s Got Talent,” were guests on TV shows with Jay Leno, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, and were featured on Animal Planet and other television shows. The entertaining show includes physical comedy, juggling, acrobats from the Moscow Circus, trained dogs, birds and even house cats. All of the pets are trained using positive reinforcement techniques that enhance their natural abilities.

You will not want to miss this opportunity to see this unique, family-friendly show featuring this legendary circus entertainer and his furry friends.

The Johnston County Chorale performs in its spring 2018 concert, “Made in the USA.” The chorale presents your favorite music of American Band Stand, country and gospel, with a patriotic finale and a special salute to the troops. Tickets on sale beginning Monday, April 2, at 10 AM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. A group rate is available.

Clayton Visual Arts invites you to a free “meet-the-artists” reception from 6-7:30 PM. Exhibits change monthly and feature the work of local artists. Visit Clayton Visual Arts online for information about each artist.

Clayton Visual Arts invites you to a free “meet-the-artists” reception from 6-7:30 PM. Exhibits change monthly and feature the work of local artists. Visit Clayton Visual Arts online for information about each artist.

Clayton Visual Arts invites you to a free “meet-the-artists” reception from 6-7:30 PM. Exhibits change monthly and feature the work of local artists. Visit Clayton Visual Arts online for information about each artist.